Explore the Family Name Skeeter
The meaning of Skeeter
Origin undetermined. This is a predominantly VA name. It is found mainly among African Americans. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Lorenz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skeeter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, Skeeter's popularity as a surname in the United States has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,680th most popular surname, falling to 53,204th in 2010—a drop of approximately 2.95%. However, the actual count of people with the Skeeter surname rose slightly from 378 in 2000 to 389 in 2010, an increase of 2.91%. The proportion per 100k people dipped by about 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #53,204 | -2.95% |
| Count | 378 | 389 | 2.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skeeter
Discussing the Skeeter surname's ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black, rising slightly from 64.02% in 2000 to 65.30% in 2010. The second largest group identified as White, although its percentage decreased from 24.07% to 22.11%. The percentage of those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw the most significant increase, jumping by 45.66% to reach 3.86% in 2010, up from 2.65% in 2000. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw decreases, while those identifying with two or more races saw a slight increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 64.02% | 65.3% | 2% |
| White | 24.07% | 22.11% | -8.14% |
| Two or More Races | 4.76% | 4.88% | 2.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.65% | 3.86% | 45.66% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 2.57% | -18.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 1.29% | -2.27% |